Appeal to find missing man Scott Hayden
THE family of Tinonee resident Scott Hayden is pleading for the public’s help to help locate the missing 46-year-old. Scott was last seen on the evening of 30 May in his car on Thunderbolts Way, Tibbuc. The vehicle was found abandoned the following day, parked on the side of the road near Tibbuc Road. The […]
Government supports all 13 recommendations from post-mine land use inquiry
THE State Government has welcomed the Standing Committee on State Development’s report into beneficial and productive post-mining land use, supporting all of its 13 recommendations. In a statement last week, the Government stated it is “committed to supporting coal-producing communities as the demand for coal declines over time”. The Future Jobs and Investment Authority, in […]
Signage at the monastery.
Chance to explore one of Stroud’s best-kept secrets
LOCALS will have a unique opportunity to explore one of Stroud’s best-kept secrets at a special three-part open day event at the mud brick monastery on Saturday 30 August. Nestled in the bush beside the Stroud Golf Club on Bucketts Way, down St Claires Road, the monastery, often dubbed the “Assisi of the South”, will […]
Have your say on changes to gas and pipeline regulations for NSW
INFORMATION sessions will be held in Maitland and Muswellbrook around proposed changes to the process of negotiating land access for pipeline projects. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) says it is modernising the regulation of pipelines and creating new guidelines to clarify: the roles and responsibilities for seeking land access […]
Hunter students preparing for the competition. Photo: supplied.
Registrations soar for Newcastle Permanent Maths Competition
MORE than 13,000 students from over 200 schools across the Hunter will put their numeracy and problem-solving skills to the test this week in the 45th Newcastle Permanent Primary Schools Mathematics Competition. The competition is one of Australia’s largest and longest-running primary school mathematics contests, giving participants a unique opportunity to shine. Newcastle Permanent spokesperson […]
The Tri Challenge takes competitors through the stunning Gloucester area terrain.
Mountain Man Tri Challenge returns
The Tri Challenge takes competitors through the stunning Gloucester area terrain. The Tri Challenge takes competitors through the stunning Gloucester area terrain. Local winners in the 2024 Tri Challenge Jules Kitchener, Kim Haschek and Brett Radford. THE popular Gloucester Mountain Man Tri Challenge returns on Sunday 14 September, running from 8am to 2pm. This unique […]
The community has rallied against the expansion since it was first proposed.
Court rules against Martins Creek hard rock quarry expansion
THE Land and Environment Court (LEC) has dismissed an appeal to expand the Martins Creek Quarry. The seven-month-long case ended on 24 July, when the court ruled that the negative effects the expansion would have on the area’s community, outweigh the benefits for local infrastructure and the area’s construction industry. “The negative consequences are particularly […]
Paterson Golf Club
SPORTS RESULTS | GOLF Saturday 19th July | 2-PERSON AMBROSE CHAMPIONSHIPS – 1ST ROUND FIELD | 35 members. Winners Brodie Thackeray & Ramsey Vane-Wood (4.25) 57.75 Nett, Runners Up James Cowled & Wayne Stedman (4.75) 60.25 Nett, 3rd Place Paul Geddes & Timothy Kiem (4.50) 61.50 Nett BALL COMP | Mark Maddock & Robert Radin […]
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, There has been so much hype around the gotcha moment when Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught in an embrace with his chief people officer at a Coldplay concert. Why is there so much interest? Jerry P. Dear Jerry, Coldplay songs cover the gamut of emotions. It’s one thing to drive a loved […]